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Human Resource Practices And Policies Designed By Neil Howe

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Millennials are likely the most studied generation to date. According to U.S. Census Bureau statistics, there are plenty of them to study. Data exists on numerous subjects related to this generation, though much of it is contradictory. In fact, Millennials are full of contradictions, which, of course, may explain the youth of any generation. Most consistent is that this generation is technically savvy, almost as if it has a digital sixth sense. A wired, connected world is all that Millennials have ever known.

The Challenge
The nearly 80 million Millennials who are about to enter or who are already in the workforce will fundamentally change how business is conducted in the future. Human resource practices and policies designed to …show more content…

And they will be looking to Millennials to fill those gaps.

Not far off on the horizon; yes, you guessed it—Generation Z. Born: 1995-2012; will come of age: 2013-2020. Current population: 23 million and growing rapidly. While we don’t know much about Gen Z yet, we know a lot about the environment they are growing up in. This highly diverse environment will make the grade schools of the next generation the most diverse ever. Higher levels of technology will make significant inroads in academics allowing for customized instruction, data mining of student histories to enable pinpoint diagnostics and remediation or accelerated achievement opportunities Gen Z kids will grow up with a highly sophisticated media and computer environment and will be more Internet savvy and expert than their Gen Y forerunners.

By all accounts, Millennials are unlike preceding generations. They view the world differently and have redefined the meaning of success, both personally and professionally. In some cases, this has led to misunderstanding among the different generations co-existing in today’s workplace. Increasingly, however, business leaders are realizing this generation’s unique competencies and perspective, and employers are looking for ways to harness their strengths.

The generations preceding the Millennials are sort of like cowboys; a rugged,

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